Canon SX540 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX540 HS and Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was brought out 3 years later than the V-Lux 4 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX540 HS scores vs the V-Lux 4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Leica V-Lux 4. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX540 HS has got exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 4 has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX540 HS and Leica V-Lux 4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the V-Lux 4.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and V-Lux 4 is 69 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and V-Lux 4.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX540 HS to give you more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX540 HS should have an edge in sensor innovation.